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Dr David McCallam is a Reader in French Eighteenth-Century Studies at the School of Languages, Arts and Societies, University of Sheffield. His research spans the French Enlightenment, French Revolution, and environmental humanities, with a focus on geological and meteorological phenomena in eighteenth-century Europe.
- PhD, MPhil (Cambridge); MA (Warwick); BA (London Metropolitan)
His work bridges literature, history, and environmental studies, including studies on volcanoes, avalanches, and clouds as cultural symbols. Recent projects include a British Academy-funded analysis of socio-ecological resilience during the Marseille plague of 1720-1722 and a bilingual edition of André Chénier's revolutionary poetry.
Key publication trends include interdisciplinary approaches to eighteenth-century French literature, translation studies, and environmental history. Articles explore topics from volcanic eruptions to revolutionary theatricality.
Scientific Awards:
- Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques (2022)
- Fellow of the British Academy (2024)
- Camargo Foundation Fellowship (2022)
He supervises postgraduate research in areas like gender and violence in French revolutionary texts, eighteenth-century travel literature, and translation studies. His teaching includes advanced translation and courses on French revolutionary writing.
